Only one holding in the BlackRock Continental European Income fund has cut its dividend in the three years since the fund launched, the managers said, as the environment for European dividends looks increasingly stable.
BlackRock has outlined several major challenges facing the UK financial sector if Scotland votes for independence on 18 September.
BlackRock has warned of ‘major risks' to the UK and Scotland if Scots vote for independence in September's planned referendum.
Skandia is poised to shake up the managed portfolio market with its suite of cut-price model funds, as the first look at WealthSelect reveals half the restricted range is priced at less than 60bps.
Value is drying up among the largest investment trusts in the market, with discounts shrinking as buyers favour more liquid products.
BlackRock has hired Helen Zhu from Goldman Sachs as head of China equities for Andrew Swan's team.